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The Impact Of Education And Resources On Postpartum Depression Screening And Referral In Pediatric Primary Care., Shannon Williams
The Impact Of Education And Resources On Postpartum Depression Screening And Referral In Pediatric Primary Care., Shannon Williams
Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers
Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is recognized as one of the most common complications following childbirth. Despite evidence-based recommendations to screen for postpartum depression in pediatric primary care, screening rates during well-child visits remain at less than 50%. Pediatric providers have consistently identified barriers to screening mothers for PPD. Methods: A multifaceted educational intervention was implemented that focused on screening for PPD during well-child visits and oriented providers to resources and a local referral process for mothers who screened positive. A pretest-posttest design was used to measure provider knowledge, confidence, and awareness in screening, utilizing available resources and a local referral …